A Quantitative Electroencephalogram (QEEG) Brain Map is an advanced, non-invasive diagnostic tool that provides a detailed visualization of your brain's electrical activity. It works by measuring the brain's electrical impulses, known as brainwaves, and converting that data into a colorful, easy-to-understand visual map. This process helps clinicians identify patterns associated with various mental health conditions, cognitive challenges, or areas for potential improvement.
1. After meeting with your clinician, if a QEEG is recommended, we will schedule it for a morning session to ensure accurate data.
2. You will receive preparation instructions through our portal.
3. Upon arrival, a technician will greet you, explain the QEEG cap, and guide you through the process.
4. We will apply the cap while you relax, playing a game, watching a show, or listening to music.
5. The QEEG recording takes 20 minutes: 10 minutes with eyes open, followed by a break and 10 minutes with eyes closed. Please remain as still as possible during this time.
6. Afterward, we’ll remove the cap. Your hair may be messy, and there could be leftover gel, so we suggest bringing a cap, scarf, or hair tie.
7. Dr. Coben will review your results, and we’ll schedule a follow-up meeting to discuss them with you.
While many providers use a standard 19-channel brain map, we utilize a more advanced 32-channel qEEG, allowing us to gather more precise and detailed information about your brain’s functioning. This means we measure brain activity at 32 locations across the scalp, rather than just 19. The raw data is then processed through a series of sophisticated statistical analyses—some proprietary to Dr. Coben—as well as standard analyses and comparative databases. These analyses help us assess brain wave patterns, activity levels, coherence, and overall efficiency. By integrating this data with your comprehensive intake, we can identify areas of the brain that may benefit from improvement, connect them to your symptoms, and tailor a plan aimed at enhancing your quality of life.
We draw on the latest research to guide how we interpret and apply your brain map data. In many cases, we collaborate directly with Dr. Robert Coben to implement his specialized 4-channel coherence training approach. This method allows us to design a personalized neurofeedback protocol tailored to your brain’s unique patterns and your specific needs. Research has shown this type of training to be particularly effective for individuals experiencing cognitive difficulties, depression, anxiety, traumatic brain injury, and early developmental trauma.
Through our individualized neurofeedback training, we work to help your brain learn new, more adaptive patterns of activity. By encouraging greater flexibility and efficiency in how neurons communicate, this process can lead to meaningful reductions in symptoms and support a more balanced, regulated way of engaging with the world.
Dr. Coben is the developer of a unique method of connectivity mapping based on QEEG analysis. He works with our clinicians to develop many of the neurofeedback protocols we use with our clients at ANPNJ.